SEELEY LAKE — When researchers arrived in this town tucked in the Northern Rockies three years ago, they could still smell the smoke a day after it cleared from devastating wildfires. Their plan was to chart how long it took for people to recover from living for seven weeks surrounded by relentless smoke. They still don’t know because most residents haven’t recovered. In fact, they’ve gotten worse. Forest fires had funneled hazardous air into Seeley Lake, a town of fewer than 2,000 people, for 49 days. The air quality was so bad that on some days the monitoring stations couldn’t measure the extent of the pollution. The intensity of the smoke and the length o...
POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. We cannot guarantee your safety from COVID-19 so use your best judgment about participating in meals and activities. Volunteer drivers for home-delivered lunches are needed. It takes about one-hour once per week and center vehicles may be used i...
DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. We are still adhering to social distancing precautions. We are accepting take-out meal requests only. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon req...
ST. IGNATIUS — We are having our second sit down dinner at the senior center this evening. The menu includes meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed veggie, fruit, and applesauce cake with topping. We are excited to see our friends and will make every effort to keep all of us safe and healthy. Pl...
POLSON – REcreate Designs is among six Montana businesses commissioned to create “Montana Aware” masks as part of the state’s efforts to promote safe fall and winter travel. Creating 5,000 masks for the contract is almost second nature to business owner CarolLynn Lapotka. Aft...
News from the Office of Governor Bullock MONTANA – The United States District Court for the District of Montana affirms the decisions by local counties to expand vote by mail and early voting in Montana for the November election. The court’s decision is the first in the country tha...
The Valley Journal continues its election coverage with Q&As of candidates for House District 93, where political newcomer Lisa Pavlock (D) is running against incumbent Joe Read (R). The district runs from east of Polson, along U.S. Highway 93 and south to Arlee. Joe Read, Republican, website: ...
RONAN — As many Main Street businesses across the country close up shop, one family-owned establishment has managed to celebrate 60 years of success. Lucky Strike Lanes owner Tim Corbett attributes the success of his business to simple human connection. “This is not just about rolling balls do...
News from CSKT PABLO — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Economic Development Office is now accepting applications for coronavirus business relief funds. The CSKT Small Business Relief Grants program offers over $1 million in federally allocated financial assistance to qualified...
POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. We cannot guarantee your safety from COVID-19. — Flu shots - Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-noon — Thanksgiving dinner canceled due to COVID-19 — Exercise classes - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30...
